Murray Bridge council watch: When will the town’s other entrances get done up?
Plus councillors consider funding requests from Murray Bridge's basketballers and gymnasts, and the fate of a random ramp at Sturt Reserve.
It would be nice to improve the two main roads leading into Murray Bridge from the north and east, councillors have agreed – but the time is not yet.
Three years have passed since much-needed revamps of Adelaide Road and Swanport Road were finished, offering a much more positive first impression to visitors and locals alike.
So, back in March, Cr Andrew Baltensperger asked the question: what about Mannum Road and the Old Princes Highway?
Upgrading both entrances could cost something close to $800,000, the council’s city assets manager advised at councillors’ November meeting.
That amount would pay for paths and pedestrian lighting along Mannum Road; and a replacement of the welcome wall on the east side, plus native plantings all the way from the bridge up to Mitchell Avenue.
The staff member advised against rushing into any upgrades, warning that residents would expect any work to be on par with Adelaide Road and Swanport Road.
All the councillors agreed.
“I’m not a fan of half-done jobs,” Cr Airlie Keen said.
Councillors will next have a chance to consider including the upgrades in the council’s 2025-26 budget, which will be drafted in the first half of next year.
Basketballers get new backboards, and a swipe from a councillor
Meanwhile, councillors have voted in favour of advancing a $13,500 payment to the Murray Bridge Basketball Association ahead of an upcoming grant round.
